The defence ministers from the states member of the Bucharest Format [or Bucharest Nine or B9] will meet in Bucharest in September, according to a decision approved on Wednesday by the Government."There are 55 participants invited to the meeting, dignitaries from the member states, plus ambassadors and defense attaches accredited to Bucharest from the same states, and officials representing national defence authorities, totaling around 100 persons," reads a press release by the Executive.The B9 meetings take place periodically at head of state, foreign affairs and defence minister level as "opportunities for harmonisation" of the national standpoints of the members states on items included with the agenda of the NATO summits and meetings."Launched at the initiative of Romania and Poland in 2015, the Bucharest 9 (B0) format offers a platform for strengthening dialogue and cooperation between Allies on the Eastern Flank of NATO: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, the Slovak Republic and Hungary, with a view to shaping the specific contribution of these states to the ongoing processes at the level of the North Atlantic Alliance, based on their experience and expertise and on their common security interests," mentioned the same source.
On November 20th, 2025, the Bucharest Stock Exchange (BVB) celebrated 30 years since its reopening, organizing a series of anniversary events along with various representatives of the Romanian capital market. Three decades ago, the first transactions took place on the BVB, and the Romanian investment landscape as we know it today began to take shape. […]
With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve created the new Collection of Boromir Infused Cozonac with natural vanilla syrup and pistachio. Unique, slightly moist, and richly filled, our latest assortments of Boromir Infused Cozonac make every festive moment with your loved ones even more special. Each bite melts in your mouth, bringing warmth, comfort, […]
Romanian airline AnimaWings announced on Friday, November 21, that starting in 2026, it will operate five new air routes from Timișoara International Airport, serving holiday destinations in Italy and Greece. The new connections include Athens (ATH), Olbia – Sardinia (OLB), Kefalonia (EFL), Thessaloniki (SKG), and Kavala (KVA). “We want Timișoara to become a reference point […]
President Nicușor Dan promulgated a law establishing October 29 as Queen Marie Day, following the bill’s adoption by the Chamber of Deputies on October 28, news agency Agerpres reported. The new law designates the date as a day dedicated to commemorating the life and historical contribution of Queen Marie of Romania. On October 29, public […]
Horaţiu Potra, the mercenary leader with alleged ties to Russia who previously fled Romania, was placed under preventive arrest for 30 days after his extradition from Dubai. He is investigated for attempted actions against the constitutional order, violation of the regime of weapons and ammunition, and violation of the regime of explosive materials. The same preventive […]
Nicușor Dan is the political figure in whom Bucharest residents have the most trust, according to a survey by INSCOP Research. The former mayor, now head of state, is followed by prime minister Ilie Bolojan. More precisely, 44.2% of the total sample state that they have quite a lot or very much trust in Nicușor […]
